Children in Heat
Misfits Lyrics
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They have no conscience
No resistance
You gotta see this big reaction
No resistance
Cellophane sex, a new way of life
With your heart in your throat
And the other alive
You've been pissin', pissin' blood
Pissin' blood for seven days
No resistance
No resistance
No resistance
Children in heat
You can't control them
Why they're away and away
They're always gonna run away
Children in heat
You can't control them
Why they're running away
Children in heat
Are young little kindle wood
I see them burning
They all changed their names to Chicago
No resistance
No resistance
No resistance
Children in heat
You can't control them
Why they'm running away
Children in heat
You can't control them
Why they're running away and away
They're always gonna run away
Children in heat
You can't control them
Why they're running away and away
They're always gonna run away
Children in heat
You can't control them
Why they're running away
The lyrics to Misfits' song "Children in Heat" depict the uncontrollable, wild nature of adolescence. The lines "They have no conscience, No resistance" highlight the idea that young people often act impulsively and without regard for consequences. The chorus of "No resistance" further emphasizes this lack of inhibition.
The next verse introduces the idea of "Cellophane sex, a new way of life". This suggests a sense of detachment or disconnection in sexual experiences, with the phrase "With your heart in your throat" potentially alluding to the fear and anxiety that can come with such encounters. The line "You've been pissin', pissin' blood, Pissin' blood for seven days" is a graphic reference to menstruation, which further ties in with the theme of biological changes and physical growth during adolescence.
Later in the song, the lyric "Children in heat, Are young little kindle wood, I see them burning, They all changed their names to Chicago" portrays young people as easily influenced and at risk of being consumed by their own desires. The repetition of "No resistance" throughout the song serves as a reminder of the lack of control adults may have over teenagers' actions and decisions.
Overall, "Children in Heat" presents a raw and unfiltered view of adolescence, capturing the energy, volatility, and sometimes self-destructive tendencies that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Children in heat
Young people who are sexually aroused and passionate
They have no conscience
They are not concerned with morals or ethics
No resistance
They are easily influenced or motivated
You gotta see this big reaction
The intensity of their emotions is obvious and hard to ignore
Cellophane sex, a new way of life
A shallow and artificial approach to physical pleasure has become the norm
With your heart in your throat
The excitement and anticipation is overwhelming
And the other alive
One's own sexual desire and that of the partner are both present and strong
You've been pissin', pissin' blood
The consequences of unprotected sex, possibly including an STD or unplanned pregnancy
Pissin' blood for seven days
The effects of this poor decision continue for an extended period
Children in heat
Young people who are sexually aroused and passionate
You can't control them
Attempts to restrain or guide this behavior will not be successful
Why they're away and away
The reasons for their rebelliousness and rejection of authority are unclear
They're always gonna run away
This behavior is persistent and inevitable
Children in heat
Young people who are sexually aroused and passionate
Are young little kindle wood
They are vulnerable to being consumed by their passions
I see them burning
I see the destructive effects of their desires on their lives
They all changed their names to Chicago
They are trying to escape their past and start anew in a new location
You can't control them
Attempts to restrain or guide this behavior will not be successful
Why they're running away
The reasons for their rebelliousness and rejection of authority are unclear
They're always gonna run away
This behavior is persistent and inevitable
Children in heat
Young people who are sexually aroused and passionate
You can't control them
Attempts to restrain or guide this behavior will not be successful
Why they're running away and away
The reasons for their rebelliousness and rejection of authority are unclear and repeated
They're always gonna run away
This behavior is persistent and inevitable
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Written by: GLEN DANZIG
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